GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — October 10, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed decentralized autonomous organization dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through advanced blockchain technology and decentralized applications, maintained a prominent presence at TOKEN2049 Singapore and Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit (DAS) Asia 2026 at the Marina Bay Sands. Serving as the Title Sponsor for TOKEN2049, TRON DAO showcased its evolving infrastructure designed to support the next era of global finance.
TRON Founder Justin Sun participated in high-profile fireside chats at both premier conferences. Throughout the events, Sun shared his forward-looking perspectives on the rapid evolution of stablecoins, institutional blockchain adoption, AI-driven commerce, machine-to-machine payments, and the growing urgency for quantum-resilient blockchain architecture.
Bridging Traditional Finance and Digital Assets at DAS Asia 2026
On October 7, Justin Sun took to the main stage alongside Michael Ippolito, Co-Founder of Blockworks, for a featured fireside conversation titled “In Conversation with Justin Sun” at DAS Asia 2026. Organized by Blockworks, the summit focuses heavily on institutional-grade digital assets, examining the critical intersection where traditional finance meets the emerging digital asset economy.
The dialogue addressed several foundational shifts in the financial ecosystem, including the maturation of stablecoins, the acceleration of institutional adoption, the advent of agentic AI payments, and TRON’s expanding role as a primary settlement layer in the global digital economy.
During the discussion, Sun emphasized the practical utility of tokenized assets and stablecoins, positioning them as essential financial infrastructure. He pointed out that stablecoins have effectively transformed cross-border payments, providing frictionless access to digital dollars and U.S.-based financial assets for users worldwide. Furthermore, Sun turned his attention to the emerging role of artificial intelligence in commerce, predicting that autonomous AI agents will soon handle routine transactions, purchase digital services, and manage comprehensive financial activities on behalf of human users.
TOKEN2049 Main Stage: Quantum Readiness and the AI Era
The following day, on October 8, Sun participated in another major keynote conversation, joining Kevin Follonier, Founder of When Shift Happens, for a fireside chat on the main stage of TOKEN2049. This wide-ranging discussion explored the broader trajectory of global finance, decentralized networks, stablecoins, and autonomous AI agents.
A central theme of Sun’s address at TOKEN2049 was the necessity of preparing blockchain networks for the advent of quantum computing. He noted that cryptographic security foundations must evolve to withstand future technological milestones. Demonstrating proactive measures, Sun highlighted that TRON has already achieved significant milestones toward post-quantum readiness, successfully deploying end-to-end post-quantum signature support on the Nile testnet.
Linking the rigorous mathematics behind blockchain cryptography with broader technological advancements, Sun also discussed the Justin Sun Prize, which he characterizes as the “Nobel Prize of the AI Era.” Formulated as a zero-trust, decentralized academic bounty mechanism centered on a structured problem list, the prize honors fundamental breakthroughs verified through machine formal verification. The initiative aims to catalyze foundational research through cooperative efforts between human intellect and artificial intelligence.
“AI agents using crypto will become the industry’s biggest use case within the next five years,” Sun stated during the conference. “As AI agents begin to transact, pay, and operate autonomously, blockchain will become the financial infrastructure behind them. TRON’s focus is to provide the fast, efficient, and accessible settlement layer that can support this next generation of global finance.”
Ecosystem Engagement and Community Networking
In addition to the main stage keynotes, TRON DAO hosted a dedicated exhibition booth on the conference floor. The interactive space offered attendees the opportunity to connect directly with members of the broader TRON community, explore the ecosystem’s expanding portfolio of decentralized applications, and learn more about its infrastructure supporting high-volume stablecoin settlements and AI-driven financial architecture.
Beyond the formal conference schedule, TRON DAO hosted an exclusive Creators and Media Networking Happy Hour. The gathering welcomed industry leaders, developers, and media representatives for an evening of collaborative dialogue and professional networking.
Discussions across both TOKEN2049 and DAS Asia 2026 underscored TRON’s strategic commitment to engineering resilient blockchain infrastructure capable of supporting a rapidly shifting financial landscape—one increasingly defined by stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets, autonomous AI agents, and quantum-resistant cryptographic security.
About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed organization dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications.
Founded in September 2017, the TRON blockchain has achieved remarkable expansion following the launch of its MainNet in May 2018. Today, TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) globally, with amounts exceeding $94 billion. As of October 2026, network metrics compiled on TRONSCAN indicate that the TRON blockchain has surpassed 407 million total user accounts, facilitated more than 15 billion total transactions, and secured over $28 billion in total value locked (TVL). Widely recognized as a dependable global settlement layer for everyday transactions and cross-border stablecoin transfers, TRON continues to operate under its guiding mission of "Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions."
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